Events and Sponsorship Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Industry networking

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking an Events and Sponsorship Manager to lead planning and corporate partnerships, conceptualize, develop, and execute a range of events from community gatherings to corporate functions, while maximizing sponsorship opportunities and ROI.

The role requires strong organizational skills, negotiation, and relationship-building with sponsors and internal teams; you will manage budgets, vendors, and on-site execution, and deliver compelling post-event analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in event management and/or sponsorship acquisition and management.
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing events and securing sponsorships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute a diverse portfolio of events from conception to completion, ensuring they are within budget and meet objectives.
• Identify, solicit, and secure sponsorships from corporations and organizations to support events and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, ensuring delivery of agreed-upon benefits and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, marketing, and on-site execution.
• Develop creative event concepts and innovative sponsorship packages that align with organizational goals.
• Track event success metrics and sponsorship ROI, providing comprehensive post-event reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Event Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and creative Events and Sponsorship Manager to lead their event planning and corporate partnerships efforts in Mahikeng . This role is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and executing a range of high-impact events, from community gatherings to corporate functions, while also securing and managing valuable sponsorship opportunities. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure events are successful, engaging, and meet organizational objectives, and that sponsorship agreements are maximized for mutual benefit. The ideal candidate has a flair for organization, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for creating memorable experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute a diverse portfolio of events from conception to completion, ensuring they are within budget and meet objectives.
• Identify, solicit, and secure sponsorships from corporations and organizations to support events and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, ensuring delivery of agreed-upon benefits and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, marketing, and on-site execution.
• Develop creative event concepts and innovative sponsorship packages that align with organizational goals.
• Track event success metrics and sponsorship ROI, providing comprehensive post-event reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in event management and/or sponsorship acquisition and management.
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing events and securing sponsorships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry networking.
• Engage in high-profile events and build key corporate relationships.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.